Al Waxman

Al Waxman

Acting
Born 1935-03-02 - Died 2001-01-18Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Biography

Al Waxman was a prolific actor and director, leaving a mark on over 1000 productions in radio, television, film, and theatre. His role in "King of Kensington" stood out as a highlight among his successful Canadian TV series. Additionally, he starred in acclaimed series like "Cagney & Lacey," "Missing Treasures," and "Twice in a Lifetime." His theatrical ventures spanned from off-Broadway in New York to the West End in London, earning praise at the Stratford Festival for his performance as Willy Loman in "Death of a Salesman" and his direction of "The Diary of Anne Frank." Waxman's accolades included ACTRA and Gemini awards for acting, and recognition from organizations like the American Women in Film for his directorial prowess. His commitment to various charitable causes, including the Canadian Cancer Society and the Heart & Stroke Foundation, showcased his dedication to social impact. His contributions were honoured with distinctions such as the Order of Ontario in 1996 and the Order of Canada in 1997.

Movies (59)

Heavy Metal
6.5

Heavy Metal

1981Movie6.5
Live Wire
5.2

Live Wire

1992Movie5.2
The Hurricane
7.4

The Hurricane

1999Movie7.4
Class of 1984
6.4

Class of 1984

1982Movie6.4
Spasms
4.6

Spasms

1983Movie4.6
Millennium
5.4

Millennium

1989Movie5.4
Gotti
6.6

Gotti

1996Movie6.6
Atlantic City
6.8

Atlantic City

1980Movie6.8
Bogus
5.8

Bogus

1996Movie5.8
The Assignment
6.4

The Assignment

1997Movie6.4
The Hitman
5.5

The Hitman

1991Movie5.5
Critical Care
6.3

Critical Care

1997Movie6.3
Iron Eagle on the Attack
3.9

Iron Eagle on the Attack

1995Movie3.9
Switching Channels
6.1

Switching Channels

1988Movie6.1
When Michael Calls
5.7

When Michael Calls

1972Movie5.7
What Makes a Family
6.3

What Makes a Family

2001Movie6.3
Meatballs III: Summer Job
4.1

Meatballs III: Summer Job

1986Movie4.1
Collision Course
4.2

Collision Course

1989Movie4.2
The War Lover
6.0

The War Lover

1962Movie6.0
I Still Dream of Jeannie
6.3

I Still Dream of Jeannie

1991Movie6.3
Double Negative
3.8

Double Negative

1980Movie3.8
Rescuers: Stories of Courage - Two Women
8.5

Rescuers: Stories of Courage - Two Women

1997Movie8.5
Intergalactic Thanksgiving, or Please Don't Eat the Planet
7.0

Intergalactic Thanksgiving, or Please Don't Eat the Planet

1979Movie7.0
Man in the Middle
6.5

Man in the Middle

1964Movie6.5
Noah's Magic Ark
10.0

Noah's Magic Ark

1996Movie10.0
The Dowry
8.0

The Dowry

1969Movie8.0
The Crowd Inside
8.0

The Crowd Inside

1971Movie8.0
Operation Golden Phoenix
4.8

Operation Golden Phoenix

1994Movie4.8
Holiday Affair
5.9

Holiday Affair

1996Movie5.9
Run Terry Run

Run Terry Run

2026Movie
Sunday in the Country
6.4

Sunday in the Country

1974Movie6.4
Naked City: A Killer Christmas
3.8

Naked City: A Killer Christmas

1998Movie3.8
The Shamrock Conspiracy
6.0

The Shamrock Conspiracy

1995Movie6.0
Wild Horse Hank
5.0

Wild Horse Hank

1979Movie5.0
The Ride
3.7

The Ride

2000Movie3.7
A Saintly Switch
6.3

A Saintly Switch

1999Movie6.3
The Thin Blue Lie
7.0

The Thin Blue Lie

2000Movie7.0
Quiet Killer
5.6

Quiet Killer

1992Movie5.6
Mob Story
5.5

Mob Story

1989Movie5.5
Teamster Boss: The Jackie Presser Story
5.8

Teamster Boss: The Jackie Presser Story

1992Movie5.8
Something from Nothing

Something from Nothing

1999Movie
The Clown Murders
4.7

The Clown Murders

1976Movie4.7
Cagney & Lacey: The Return
6.8

Cagney & Lacey: The Return

1994Movie6.8
Do Not Fold, Staple, Spindle, or Mutilate
7.0

Do Not Fold, Staple, Spindle, or Mutilate

1967Movie7.0
I Know My Son Is Alive
5.3

I Know My Son Is Alive

1994Movie5.3
Net Worth
6.9

Net Worth

1995Movie6.9
Child Under a Leaf
4.0

Child Under a Leaf

1974Movie4.0
Scream of Stone
6.3

Scream of Stone

1991Movie6.3
In the Company of Spies
5.0

In the Company of Spies

1999Movie5.0
Malarek
7.0

Malarek

1988Movie7.0
Summer's End
7.6

Summer's End

1999Movie7.6
The Heatwave Lasted Four Days
8.0

The Heatwave Lasted Four Days

1975Movie8.0
Isabel
5.2

Isabel

1968Movie5.2
Cagney and Lacey: The Pilot
6.0

Cagney and Lacey: The Pilot

1981Movie6.0
Death Junction
4.5

Death Junction

1995Movie4.5
At the End of the Day: The Sue Rodriguez Story
9.0

At the End of the Day: The Sue Rodriguez Story

1998Movie9.0
The Sloane Affair:
9.0

The Sloane Affair:

1972Movie9.0
Tulips
5.0

Tulips

1981Movie5.0
The Soulmates in the Gift of Light
6.0

The Soulmates in the Gift of Light

1991Movie6.0

TV Shows (15)

Murder, She Wrote
7.5

Murder, She Wrote

1984Series7.5
Cagney & Lacey
6.9

Cagney & Lacey

1982Series6.9
The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents
7.2

The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents

1985Series7.2
Due South
7.6

Due South

1994Series7.6
Ben Casey
5.9

Ben Casey

1961Series5.9
Twice in a Lifetime
6.2

Twice in a Lifetime

1999Series6.2
Street Legal
7.3

Street Legal

1987Series7.3
King of Kensington
5.7

King of Kensington

1975Series5.7
Twitch City
8.5

Twitch City

1998Series8.5
Ace Ventura: Pet Detective
5.9

Ace Ventura: Pet Detective

1995Series5.9
Power Play
10.0

Power Play

1998Series10.0
Philip Marlowe, Private Eye
6.9

Philip Marlowe, Private Eye

1983Series6.9
For the Record
9.0

For the Record

1976Series9.0
Life with Judy Garland: Me and My Shadows
6.6

Life with Judy Garland: Me and My Shadows

2001Series6.6
Circus International

Circus International

1981Series